Nero (under Claudius) - Shield Plated Denarius After 51 A.D. Uncertain mintage. Obv: NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN legend with young bare head right. Rev: EQVESTOR / ORDO / PRINCIPI / IVVENT in four lines on circular shield with spear in background. Cf. RIC Claudius 76; cf. BMC Claudius 90; cf. Sear 1916. 2.17 grams. . Found Suffolk, UK. The type struck before the accession of Nero, following his adoption, under Claudius. [No Reserve]